Finding the Third Proportional to 150,144 and 326,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,144 and 326,248 is: 708,904.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,144 : 326,248 = 326,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,144/326,248 = 326,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,144x = 326,248 × 326,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,144x = 106,437,757,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,437,757,504/150,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,904.50
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